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Curious on some feedback or insight on a November rifle hunt in Western Oregon for Roosevelt Elk. Not my first time out west, not my first time to this specific area (brother lives in Seaside, OR), but the terrain here is often described as tough, which I can attest to from a leisure/work perspective. So there's some intimidation there. Because of that, I want to see if there are some things that maybe I am not thinking about when determining if this is the hunt I want to go on this year.
As stated, my brother lives in Seaside, so the place to stay would be a huge benefit. With this, comes the assistance for any pack out needs I may have or need - as well as the storage of meat/etc... So these things are things I generally have to consider when going on other hunts I've been on. So that is a huge positive.
It doesn't sound like movement is the easiest and is generally kept to the skid row/logging trails with minimal off-trail adventures. As far as access, there is plenty of public land in the unit I am looking at as well as access to private timber parcels via permitting. The volume of land to hunt is there. With this being in November, talking with my brother, looking at historical weather data, and having been there at this time, I am assuming rain will be a constant. The gear and precautions to take with that is not in question, but my question is more about the elk movement in this type of ecosystem.
These elk don't migrate (right?!), so when it comes to elk movement, is there anything that does get them moving from maybe a Spot A to a Spot B? Can I expect anything different in varying rain conditions? I suspect they're pretty used to the rain, but perhaps it still dictates their movement? Do they just loaf about with no real destination outside of bed to food to bed? Any insight to coastal elk movement and behaviors is welcomed! Thank you!
Note- My brother does not hunt. Like, whatsoever. So he unfortunately is of no help here.
As stated, my brother lives in Seaside, so the place to stay would be a huge benefit. With this, comes the assistance for any pack out needs I may have or need - as well as the storage of meat/etc... So these things are things I generally have to consider when going on other hunts I've been on. So that is a huge positive.
It doesn't sound like movement is the easiest and is generally kept to the skid row/logging trails with minimal off-trail adventures. As far as access, there is plenty of public land in the unit I am looking at as well as access to private timber parcels via permitting. The volume of land to hunt is there. With this being in November, talking with my brother, looking at historical weather data, and having been there at this time, I am assuming rain will be a constant. The gear and precautions to take with that is not in question, but my question is more about the elk movement in this type of ecosystem.
These elk don't migrate (right?!), so when it comes to elk movement, is there anything that does get them moving from maybe a Spot A to a Spot B? Can I expect anything different in varying rain conditions? I suspect they're pretty used to the rain, but perhaps it still dictates their movement? Do they just loaf about with no real destination outside of bed to food to bed? Any insight to coastal elk movement and behaviors is welcomed! Thank you!
Note- My brother does not hunt. Like, whatsoever. So he unfortunately is of no help here.
